Episodes

  • Episode 15 (Gered Mankowitz)
    May 8 2024

    Jackson speaks with legendary British photographer Gered Mankowitz in this episode of Guess That Record! Having been active since the 1960s, Gered has been one of the most prolific music photographers of his generation, with many of his photos becoming iconic album covers. Gered has worked with The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Kate Bush, Phil Collins, and many more. In the episode, Jackson and Gered review a selection of his photos to learn about the stories behind them, and discuss how photography techniques have changed over the years.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 14 (Chuck Burgi)
    Mar 6 2024

    In this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson welcomes Chuck Burgi! Chuck is currently the drummer for Billy Joel, a role he's held since 2006. His long career in the music business has also seen him work with artists like Hall & Oates, Rainbow, Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi, and Blue Öyster Cult. Jackson and Chuck talk about what it's like to work with Billy Joel, his early friendship with Joe Walsh, and what it was like to attend Woodstock.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 13 (Dweezil Zappa)
    Jan 24 2024

    Our first episode of 2024 has the one and only Dweezil Zappa joining Jackson on Guess That Record! The son of legendary musician Frank Zappa, Dweezil followed in his footsteps to become a master guitarist and composer in his own right, releasing six studio albums over the course of his career. He's also carried on the legacy of his father's music by fronting the successful group Zappa Plays Zappa. In this episode, Jackson and Dweezil talk about how he learned guitar under the tutelage of Eddie Van Halen, Frank Zappa's greatest hits, and how he managed to earn a part in an Arnold Schwarzenegger film.

     

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 12 (Jenna Andrews)
    Dec 20 2023

    In this exciting episode of Guess That Record, Jackson interviews songwriter, producer, and fellow Calgarian Jenna Andrews! Jenna is best known for her work with BTS, for which she co-wrote "Butter" and "Permission To Dance." Both songs reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In addition to BTS, she's also worked with artists like Nelly Furtado, Roy Woods, Noah Cyrus, Drake, Benee, and Dixie D'Amelio. In the episode, Jackson and Jenna talk about their shared experiences growing up in Calgary, how Jenna pivoted from artist to songwriter, and what's being done to raise awareness about mental health issues in the music industry. 

     

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    58 mins
  • Episode 11 (Bill Gibson)
    Nov 15 2023

    The newest episode of Guess That Record sees Jackson speaking with Bill Gibson, the drummer and founding member of Huey Lewis and The News! Bill was behind the kit for all of the group's biggest songs like The Power of Love, Heart and Soul, If This Is It, and Jacob's Ladder. In addition to his drumming, Bill also frequently sang backing vocals in many of the band's songs. In the episode, Jackson and Bill speak about how he got into music, the band's heyday in the 1980s, and what the future holds for the group.

     

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    54 mins
  • Stewart Copeland’s Police Diaries
    Oct 26 2023

    In this very special episode of Guess That Record, Jackson teams up with Rocket 88 Books to review the brand new book "Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries." The book is a collection of Stewart's diaries that he kept from 1976-1978, which provides great detail about the formation of one of the greatest bands of all time, The Police! 

     

    Stewart Copeland’s Police Diaries is available now. Order only at rocket88books.com or policediariesbook.com

     

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    10 mins
  • A Quick Chat With.... Speedvark
    Sep 28 2023

    Welcome to A Quick Chat With! The supplemental show of Guess That Record where Jackson interviews up and coming musicians about their brand new releases. In this episode, Jackson interviews Nathan Raudnitz, the lead singer and guitarist of the UK based band Speedvark. Founded in 1986 by Ben Raudnitz and Pedro Flatt, the duo has expanded their lineup in recent years by including Ben's kids Marcus, Mig, and Nathan. In this quick chat, Jackson and Nathan discuss Speedvark's story, the band's upcoming single "Children of the Revolution, and the impact of T-Rex and glam rock on the British music scene. 

     

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    19 mins
  • Episode 10 (Al Staehely)
    Aug 30 2023

    Guess That Record reaches double digits! In this tenth episode of the podcast, Jackson interviews Al Staehely. Born and raised in Texas, Al began performing music in the late 60s. After moving to LA, he joined the band Spirit where he served as the bassist and lead vocalist from 1971-1973. He later became an entertainment lawyer, representing musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Nash. During the episode, Jackson and Al talk about his new album, Al's experiences backing up artists like Chuck Berry and Keith Moon, and how he's juggled music and law.

     

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    1 hr and 31 mins